As we approach National Online Safety Week, we were delighted to welcome one of our school governors, Mr Justin Allen, for an insightful visit focused on online safety. Mr Allen met with our School Councillors across Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 to discuss how we stay safe online and to hear directly from our children about their learning and experiences in the digital world. The discussions provided an opportunity to assess our pupils’ awareness of online safety and their ability to apply key safety principles. We are pleased to share that our children demonstrated a strong understanding of important online safety topics, including:

• Protecting personal information – Pupils clearly understood why they should never share personal details such as full names, addresses, or phone numbers online.
• Handling online interactions responsibly – Children spoke about how to respond appropriately to messages from strangers and recognised the importance of reporting anything that makes them uncomfortable.
• Recognising risks and taking action – Pupils confidently explained how they assess whether a website, game, or app is safe to use and how to handle online unkindness by blocking, reporting, or seeking help from a trusted adult.

It was particularly encouraging to hear how well-embedded online safety education is across our school. Children were able to recall key lessons from classroom activities, assemblies, and quizzes, showing that our approach is making a real impact. Many of our pupils highlighted the step-by-step guidance from teachers as a helpful way to reinforce their learning, and they appreciated the regular reminders about staying safe online.

A key takeaway from the discussions was that children feel safe when using the internet both at school and at home, thanks to the support from teachers, parents, and carers. Some of our School Councillors suggested that learning more about specific app settings, would be useful, demonstrating their proactive approach to digital safety. We extend our thanks to Mr Allen for taking the time to speak with our pupils and for his report which has been shared with our Local Governing Body. The report highlights the strengths of our online safety education at King’s Academy Gomer.

As we move into National Online Safety Week, we encourage all our families to continue the conversation at home. Together, we can ensure our children remain safe, responsible, and confident digital citizens!

Some of our wonderful School Councillors are pictured below…